{
  "id": 13930510,
  "title": "CNG: Tinubu reacts as transport fares drop by N1,000 in Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/cng-tinubu-reacts-as-transport-fares-drop-by-n1-000-in-abuja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:06:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/cng-tinubu-reacts-as-transport-fares-drop-by-n1000-in-abuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the drop in transportation fares across parts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, attributed to the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses. This came after a viral video highlighted by the Federal Government and Nigeria Governors’ Forum's Affordable CNG Transport Programme. In the video, commuters claimed that the CNG initiative reduced transportation fares from Masaka to Berger in Abuja from N1,500 to N500, a N1,000 decrease.\n\nAddressing the development on his official X account, Tinubu expressed his understanding of the financial strain faced by families and the importance of such fare reductions. However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions online. While some users commended the initiative, others questioned its effectiveness due to the limited availability of CNG buses and the prevalence of other commercial vehicles.\n\nChecks indicate that bus fares on CNG-powered services from Berger to Nyanya Junction were reported at N500, with occasional unavailability of these buses forcing commuters to rely on other means of transportation. Tinubu had pledged cheaper transportation fares nationwide as part of his plan under the CNG initiative, set to commence on October 1, 2026. Yet, there is skepticism among many Nigerians regarding the actual reduction in transportation fares.\n\nThis initiative coincides with ongoing discussions regarding the Federal Government's proposed 30-day fuel discount at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The CNG program has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism as Nigerians await tangible improvements in their daily commutes, amidst broader economic debates.",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to reports of reductions in transportation fares in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, following the introduction of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG-powered buses. This comes amid a viral video released as part of the Federal Government and Nigeria Governors’ Forum’s national Affordable CNG Transport Programme. In the video, […] CNG: Tinubu reacts as…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}